Todd Miller is responsible for the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of each resident at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
As Executive Director, Todd oversees every aspect of the community, including the high quality of services, amenities, programs and care provided to residents. Todd exemplifies Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, philosophy and core values of integrity, compassion and excellence and ensures that each employee upholds these tenets.
With more than 26 years of experience in the retirement living industry, Todd has demonstrated his dedication to older adults.
Todd Miller - Executive Director
Mark Beggs assists the Executive Director in ensuring the highest quality experience for each resident we serve.
As Associate Executive Director, Mark helps the Executive Director to manage the personalized delivery of high-quality services, amenities, programs and care. Mark exemplifies Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, philosophy and core values of integrity, compassion and excellence and ensures that each employee upholds these tenets.
With 20 years experience in the senior living profession, Mark has demonstrated his passion and commitment to serving older adults.
Mark Beggs - Associate Executive Director
Maria Mayor ensures that each resident of the Classic Residence by Hyatt care center receives appropriate care and services and enjoys a variety of enriching programs and activities.
As Care Center Administrator, Maria oversees every aspect of the Classic Residence by Hyatt care center, from the quality of the resident experience and care to communications with family members. She is a member of the multidisciplinary Classic Residence by Hyatt care team, which works with each resident and his or her family and physician to develop a personalized plan of services and care.
Maria Mayor - Care Center Administrator
Blanca Bouza ensures that the highest possible degree of cleanliness and aesthetic value is achieved at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
As Director of Housekeeping, Blanca oversees the housekeeping function for each resident’s home as well as the community areas.
Blanca's 35 years of experience as a housekeeping executive in the fine hotel industry contributes to the resident experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt.
Blanca Bouza - Director of Housekeeping
Paula Demello creates and implements lifestyle-enriching programs that contribute to each resident’s whole-person wellness.
As Lifestyle Director, Paula oversees lifestyle programs designed for residents, such as social and community involvement, participatory and spectator events, creative and educational coursework, lecture series, travel clubs, book reviews, fitness classes and more.
Paula earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University (FIU) and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in gerontology.
Paula Demello - Lifestyle Director
As Executive Chef, Robert Ibgui oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura, including menu creation, food preparation and the management of therapeutic diets. Robert's menus feature healthy and taste-tempting selections based on resident preferences.
Robert's culinary expertise was developed in the hotel industry and at country clubs and gourmet restaurants. He has received customized training provided by The Culinary Institute of America on nutrition, healthy cooking and baking techniques, flavor dynamics and food and wine pairing. He received his culinary diploma from the prestigious Mederic Culinary School in Paris. He is a certified executive chef and a dietary manager.
Robert Ibgui, CEC, DM - Executive Chef
Marlene Johnson, RN, is responsible for the quality of care and services provided to residents of assisted living, memory support/Alzheimer’s care and skilled nursing care at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
As Director of Nursing, Marlene works with the Care Center Administrator, the resident’s personal physician and the consulting medical director to develop the plan of care or plan of services for each resident. She ensures that care and services are delivered in accordance with Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, core values, resident care philosophy and standards of care and practice. She serves as a member of the multidisciplinary Classic Residence by Hyatt care team.
Marlene brings a wealth of nursing experience to Classic Residence by Hyatt.
Marlene Johnson, RN - Director of Nursing
As Director of Human Resources, Tara Kjellgren, PHR, enhances both resident and employee satisfaction through expert oversight and management of the community’s human resources function. She recruits and develops top employees who have a passion for working with older adults.
Tara’s background in human resources, business management, and health care contributes to the resident and employee experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt. Tara earned her master’s degree in human resources from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. She is a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
Tara Kjellgren, PHR - Director of Human Resources
Vivian Lerner promotes a healthy, enriching environment at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
As Director of Resident Services, Vivian helps to ensure that each resident is receiving the appropriate level of services and care. She is pleased to address the questions of residents and their family members about care options and other matters.
Vivian's expertise in luxury living enhances the resident experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
Vivian Lerner - Director of Resident Services
Nestor Marchand is responsible for every aspect of the dining experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura, from table reservations and settings to the personalized service each resident receives.
As Director of Dining Services, Nestor oversees the resident dining experience in the community’s dining venues, including private dining functions that residents host for their families and friends.
Nestor's extensive experience in the hospitality industry is ideally suited to our discerning resident clientele.
Nestor Marchand - Director of Dining Services
Jose Marin is responsible for maintaining every aspect of the luxury setting at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
As Director of Engineering, Jose manages maintenance operations in such a way that residents are proud to call the community home and to invite their family and friends to share their experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt.
With the experience he earned at Hyatt Hotels, Jose is dedicated to maintaining this richly designed environment at the highest standards.
Jose Marin - Director of Engineering
Zoe Masterson is responsible for sales at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura, promoting the benefits of luxury senior living to older adults and their family and friends.
As Sales Director, Zoe manages the sales team and represents Classic Residence by Hyatt to the larger community. She also serves as a resource to community organizations on the topics of senior living and continuing care.
Zoe's background in senior living sales and operations and her experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt have made her a true sales leader.
Zoe Masterson - Sales Director
Rodolfo Silva is responsible for the accuracy of operational accounting for Classic Residence by Hyatt in Aventura.
As Director of Accounting, Rodolfo oversees all accounting functions and is responsive to resident requests and questions.
With his previous experience in health care and at a continuing care retirement community, Rodolfo exemplifies our core values of integrity, compassion and excellence.
Rodolfo Silva - Director of Accounting